Support with domestic abuse
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. Major sporting events can be a difficult time for some people. If you are worried about your own safety, or that of someone you know, confidential support and advice are available on our domestic abuse page.
All council-maintained schools are monitored and assessed for accessibility using a scale of 0 to 3. You can use our school directory search to find the accessibility rating for your school. For more information please email pdteam@herefordshire.gov.uk or ring 01432 260877.
Summary of physical accessibility standards
- Level access into building(s): Main and pupil entrance(s) level, with ramps and hand rails as required
- Level access to all curriculum and social areas (not necessarily entire building/site): including assembly hall, canteen (may be achieved by sensitive organisation and timetabling)
- Access to upper floors: if required - lift(s) as alternative to steps or stairs
- Toilet facilities: small disabled toilet(s) as specified by building regulations - suitable for most disabled pupils. A small number of pupils will require enhanced facilities (hygiene room) to provide greater assistance, including hoisting.
- Medical, therapy or SEN room: multi-purpose or flexible use - usually required in addition to a hygiene room, for regular physio and other physical programmes
- Emergency evacuation: routes should be level and unobstructed. Evacuation must be documented (using Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans - PEEPs) and practised regularly
| Rating | Details | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fully accessible | As per level 2 with the addition of a full hygiene room and special educational needs or therapy room for pupils who need more assistance with personal care (including hoisting) and regular physio or other treatment |
| 2 | Mainly accessible | Will meet the needs of most disabled pupils: all standards met including all curriculum areas accessible (may be achieved by timetabling) but no hygiene room |
| 1 | Partly accessible | Some standards met but some areas not accessible |
| 0 | Inaccessible | No level access into classrooms |